Toyota Corolla (E170): Shift position purpose

*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
Other materials:
Mechanical system tests
1. Perform mechanical system tests
Measure the stall speed.
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle
and engine by measuring
the stall speeds in the d and r positions.
Notice:
Do the test at normal operating atf temperature 50 to 80 °c (122 to
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Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint:
inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter
Remove the air filter.
visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if nece ...
Front differential oil seal
Replacement
1. Drain manual transaxle oil
torque: 39.2 Nvm (400 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
2. Remove front wheels
3. Remove engine under cover lh
4. Remove engine under cover rh
5. Drain transaxle oil
6. Remove front drive shaft assy lh
sst 09520–01010, 09520–24010 (09520–32040)
7. R ...


